DEFINING THE TERMS
The lack of a precise, commonly agreed definition of 'ecotourism' has
been a cause of misunderstanding, argument and debate. Multiple uses confuse
ecotourism with adventure and nature tourism, not to mention sustainable
tourism).
New terms are springing up such as the local travel movement,
responsible
travel and conscious
travel (the term preferred at Planeta.com). The fact is that people tend to
customize their own definitions to suit their interests or situation. This is
the long tail of multiple definitions and options for travelers and locals
alike.
Tourism is defined as 'the
practice of traveling for pleasure' or 'the business of providing tours and
services for tourists.' For some the word 'tourist' has a negative connotation.
But if we look through the eyes of a local, it's unimportant whether the
visitors see themselves as 'travelers' or 'tourists.'.
Ecotourism Australia definition:
"Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on
experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural
understanding, appreciation and conservation."
Private
operations have also come up with their own definitions. Ecuador's Black Sheep Inn
recommends that travelers look at five criteria including conservation, low
impact, sustainability, meaningful community involvement and environmental
education.
While
the details vary, most definitions of ecotourism boil down to a special form of
tourism that meets three criteria:
1) it
provides for environmental conservation
2) it
includes meaningful community participation
3) it
is profitable and can be self-sustaining
Ecotourism
is overreaching at its finest and calls upon inter-sectoral alliances and
respect among a mix of stakeholders.
ETHICAL TRAVEL
There
is a growing interest among travelers in making their trips as eco-friendly and
people-friendly as possible.
During
the Ethical Travel
Dialogue (2006) hosted by Planeta.com and Tourism Concern, participants
engaged in an articulate and passionate discussion. Discussion ran the gamut of
volunteer experiences gone awry to overpriced consulting.
REALITY TOUR
We
have confused 'reality' tours with ones that are responsible. Many reality
tours provide short-term attention instead of committing to long-term
solidarity.
ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Adventure
travel is a buzzword as troublesome as ecotourism. We even talk about the
'planned adventure.' Adventure travel means different things to different
people.
The
adventure traveler takes physical risks so safety standards need to be
evaluated quite thoroughly. The adventure travel market is said to be growing,
but given that it encompasses so many types of activities and travelers, the
term remains vague.
Glossary:
Ø Tourism
: Pariwisata
Ø Adventure : Petualangan
Ø Travel : Perjalanan
Ø Cultural : Kebudayaan
1.
What is the definition of tourism ?
2.
What are the boundaries of ethical
travel?
3.
Why are reality tours guided?
4.
What is the really tourism?
5.
What is explanation of adventure
travel?
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